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Nelson RCMP arrest under investigation by BC police watchdog
The Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia (IIO) is investigating an incident involving the Nelson RCMP in Slocan Park. The investigation follows an arrest on August 22, when officers were called to a property on Slocan Valley Road East to assist a court bailiff with a vehicle repossession.
During the encounter, a woman in possession of the vehicle was arrested and placed in a police vehicle. She was subsequently released from custody without charges but required hospital treatment for injuries sustained during the incident. The IIO was notified the day after the arrest and has launched an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the injuries.
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British Columbia · Independent Investigations Office of BC · Nelson RCMP · Slocan Park
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- [● 3 SOURCES] A woman in possession of the vehicle was arrested and placed in a police vehicle. kimberleybulletin.com · todayinbc.com · thefreepress.ca
- [● 3 SOURCES] Nelson RCMP were called to assist a court bailiff with a vehicle repossession on August 22. kimberleybulletin.com · todayinbc.com · thefreepress.ca
- [● 3 SOURCES] The woman was released without charges and sought hospital treatment for injuries. kimberleybulletin.com · todayinbc.com · thefreepress.ca
- [● 3 SOURCES] The IIO began an investigation after being notified the day after the incident. kimberleybulletin.com · todayinbc.com · thefreepress.ca